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2 Introduction Dear customer, Congratulations on choosing an ADAM Audio S3A near- and midfield monitor! ADAM loudspeakers are built for maximum quality reproduction and audio perfection. With the S3A you have selected a precise, high resolution speaker system that allows you to professionally evaluate audio recordings. This monitor meets highest expectations in sound quality and craftmansship. This manual is intended to provide you with information about your new ADAM. It contains important information regarding safety, setting up, handling, and warranty. We request that you read these sections carefully to ensure an easy set up and to prevent potential problems. The S3A is suitable for both near- and midfield monitoring. It is perfectly suited for smaller and mid-sized control rooms, recording vehicles and postproduction suites an ideal tool for situations where a combination of nocompromise sound reproduction and a small footprint is required. The S3A is a three-way ported active system that uses a single ART tweeter, ensuring full compatibility with the latest expanded high frequency resolution media formats, and two HexaCone -bass/midrange drivers. One woofer acts as a full-range driver with the second woofer joining it only below 150 Hz, an approach that effectively doubles the area and power of the woofer when it needs to respond to deeper frequencies. Each one of the three sections uses an individual amp with continuous output of up to 150 Watts (RMS). If you have any questions about this or any of our products, please don t hesitate to contact us we will be happy to assist you in any possible way. For detailed information concerning the ADAM technologies and products, complete reviews, and a list of worldwide ADAM users and studios, please visit our website: We hope very much that you really enjoy your new loudspeakers, and wish you many delightful hours with them. The ADAM Audio Team 2

4 1. Quick Start 1.1 Important information for set up Acclimation: After having unpacked your loudspeaker, please allow the system to acclimate to the temperature of the room. Please do not connect the speaker for approximately an hour. HQ Cabling: We recommend using high quality cables to guarantee optimal performance. Solid stand: It is important to ensure the speakers stand firmly on a solid ground! Package: We recommend not to damage the package and to retain it. The original packaging is the best guarantee for safe transportation (see 7.). Break-in time: Please note that the loudspeakers will need a few days to achieve optimum sonic performance. 1.2 Quick start S3A Before connecting the loudspeakers to your audio components and the power source make sure that both the loudspeakers and your audio system is switched off! a) b) c) d) e) Set all level controls fully counterclockwise. Connect the loudspeakers with your audio units: Use a XLR cable. The male plug goes into the loudspeaker, the female plug into your audio component. Check if the specified voltage matches the voltage of the power supply you use. If this is not the case do not connect the loudspeakers to a power source! Please contact your local dealer or national distributor. If the voltages match, connect the loudspeaker via the included power cables to two AC sockets. Switch on your audio system. Switch on the main on/off switches on the back panel and finally the standby-switch on the front panel of the loudspeakers. Turn on your source of music and adjust the volume carefully. 4

5 2. Speaker Placement 2.1 General recommendations/advises Direct sound ways: There should be no obstacles in the way from the monitor to your ears. You should be able to see the speakers completely. Distance to walls: The distance to the surrounding walls should be at least 40 cm to avoid early reflections, which will degrade the sound. Alignement: The loudspeakers should be aligned with the listener s position. Nearby objects: Please note that vibrating parts of nearby objects can mask the sound. Mechanical adjustements: If you plan to modify the speaker cabinet (e.g. drilling holes), please contact us before doing so. Usually, we will handle your warranty obliging. 2.2 Hoizontal set up (mirror symmetrical) The S3A has been designed for a horizontal set up. Please note that there are two different versions, A and B (see label on the rearside). The difference is that the two woofers reproduce different frequency bands. One woofer acts as a full-range driver with the second woofer joining it only below 150 Hz. The A speaker has the woofer on the left side, the B unit on the right side. That means that both woofer-midrange units should be on the inner side. For a precise stereo immage it is necessary to use the speakers in a mirror symmetrical set up. Either this way: A B Figure 1a: horizontal / mirror symmetrical set up English 5

6 2. Speaker Placement Or that way: B A Figure 1b: horizontal / mirror symmetrical set up You should not choose a set up like the folling examples: A A B A Figure 2b: wrong set up 2.3 Stereo set up If the loudspeaker is going to be used for stereo applications, the optimum listening position should be located in the middle of a stereo triangle. This means that your listening position will be located at the top of an imaginary equilateral triangle and the two loudspeakers should be placed at the other two points of this triangle. Figure 3: Stereo Triangle both loudspeaker and the listening spot should be a equilateral triangle approx. the same distances between loudspeakers and the loudspeakers / the listening spot alignment towards listening spot 6

7 2. Speaker Placement 2.4 Surround set up Speaker positioning for multi-channel stereo purposes is ideally based on a circle with speakers placed at 0 (Center), 30 (Front Right), 110 (Rear Right), 250 (Rear Left), 330 (Front Left), with the listener being the circle s center (Radius between m). This ITU recommended configuration may vary depending on the purpose of the control room (music or film). However, it is recommended to create a symmetrical listening position with the front side and surround speaker pointing to the listener s ear. Figure 4: Surround set up 2.5 Tweeter at the height of ears The Tweeter should be positioned approximately at the height of your ears. In case you need to position the speaker in a significant lower or higher position, the monitor should be angled accordingly. English Figure 5: Tweeter at height of ears / speaker angling 7

8 3. Controls/Speaker Adjustment 3.1 The front (control) panel On the front you will find a control panel that allows detailed fine-tuning of your loudspeakers to your particular room acoustics and personal listening preferences. The following tips are intended to assist you at using the controls in the best manner. Figure 6: Control panel Please note that using the controls may have a great impact on the overall sound characteristics of your loudspeakers. We recommend using the controls with utmost care and only after several audio tests with familiar recordings. 3.2 Input gain Input Gain regulates the overall input sensitivity of your loudspeaker within a range of -10 to +10 db, and controls the volume of your loudspeaker equally in all frequency ranges. 3.3 High gain Whereas the Input Gain raises or lowers the overall input sensitivity up to +/-10 db, the High Gain works only within the frequency range of the tweeter (>1.800 Hz) only, raising or lowering up to +/-4 db. 8

9 3. Controls/Speaker Adjustment 3.4 High / low shelving The other two controls operate in a different manner. The High Shelve is a shelving filter that progressively raises or lowers above 6 khz up to 6 db. Whereas the gains raise or lower a specific frequency range as a whole, the shelve filters work differently. They do not alter a whole frequency band but alter in this band, from a certain point (6 khz respectively 150 Hz in this case) the frequencies are gradually being changed (see figure 7 & 8). Figure 7 ROOM EQ >6 khz for the high frequencies above 6 khz Figure 8 ROOM EQ <150 Hz for the low frequencies below 150 Hz 3.5 LEDs There are two diodes on the front panel. When the loudspeaker is being switched on, the Overload-LED will flash red a few times. This does not indicate an overload! It signalizes the control function of the protective circuit. Afterwards, the On-LED will start to glow green, indicating power on. Only if the Overload-LED flashes red during operation, it does indicate an overload. Then, the protective circuit will be activated to prevent the speaker from damage. Figure 9: LEDs LED, indicating power on LED, flashes a few times red when loudspeaker is being switched on. Flashing during operation means overload. English 9

10 4. Troubleshooting All ADAM products are designed and manufactured to the highest quality standards. However, if any problems with your speaker occur, we recommend to proceed as follows: 4.1 Problem: The LED shows normal operation (green) but there is either no or only a distorted audio signal. If both (all) speakers are affected, the reason can probably be found within the signal path. If only one speaker is affected, the problem will probably be within this speaker. a) b) Check the wiring Is the cable defective? Are all cables connected correctly? Check the signal path Interchange the cables of both loudspeakers. Does the problem change with one of the cables? Connect the monitor as directly to the signal source as possible (please mind the volume!). Is another part of the signal path (e.g. mixer, subwoofer) defective? If the answer to all these question is no, the problem is being caused by the loudspeaker with the utmost probability. If the answer to at least one of these questions is yes, there will probably be another defective device within the signal path. 4.2 Problem: You hear parasitic noises (like humming, buzzing, soughing, cracking). Please disconnect the signal cables. If the noises disappear, check the signal path. If the noises can still be heard, check for other electrical devices close to the speakers (mobile phones, switching power supplies, etc.). If there is no interfering device the speaker will probably cause the problem. 10

11 5. Maintenance Please switch the loudspeaker off before cleaning! Please note that the diaphragms build up a magnetic field. Do not play with magnetic items at close range to the diaphragms. Please make sure that no liquids get inside the cabinet. Do not spray any fluids on the speaker. Do not use a wet cloth for cleaning. Do not use flammable or acidly chemicals for cleaning. Do not touch the membranes of the loudspeakers. We recommend using a lint-free, damp cloth for cleaning. The loudspeaker membranes may be dusted using a very soft brush. 6. Transport / Package In case you have to send your speakers to any other location, it is of vital importance that you use the original packaging materials. Experience has shown that it is very difficult to avoid damage if you have to send them without these. ADAM Audio can not be held responsible for damages due to improper packaging. If a transport is necessary and the original package is no more available, a new one can be purchased from ADAM Audio. 7. Environmental Information All ADAM products comply with international directives on the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) in electrical / electronical equipment and the disposal of Waste Electrical / Electronic Equipment (WEEE). English For disposal, please consult your local authorities for further information. 11

12 8. EU Declaration of Conformity We, ADAM Audio GmbH whose registered office is situated at Lobeckstr. 36, Berlin, Germany declare under our sole responsibility that the product: S3A complies with the EU Electro-Magnetic Compatibility (EMC) Directive 89/336/EEC, in pursuance of which the following standards have been applied: EN : 2001 EN : 2001 EN : 2002 EN : 2001 and complies with the EU General Product Safety 2001/95/EC, in pursuance of which the following standard has been applied: EN : This declaration attests that the manufacturing process quality control and product documentation accord with the need to assure continued compliance. The attention of the user is drawn to any spezial measures regarding the use of this equipment that may be detailed in the owner s manual. Signed: Roland Stenz Director ADAM Audio 12

13 9. Warranty ADAM Audio GmbH provides a two year limited warranty for this product. If anything goes wrong with this product due to manufacturing defects, ADAM Audio and its national distributors will provide repair free of charge (exclusions may apply) and replacement parts Terms and Conditions This guarantee complements any national/regional law obligations of dealers or national distributors and does not affect your statutory rights as a customer. This warranty is limited to the repair of the equipment. Neither transportation, nor any other costs, nor any risk for removal, transportation and installation of products is covered by this warranty. Products whose serial number have been altered, deleted, removed or made illegible are excluded from this warranty. The warranty will not be applicable in cases other than defects in materials and/or workmanship at the time of purchase and will not be applicable: a) b) c) d) e) for damages caused by incorrect installation, connection or packing, for damages caused by any use other than correct use described in the user manual, for damages caused by faulty or unsuitable ancillary equipment, if repairs or modifications have been executed by an unauthorized person, for damages caused by accidents, lightning, water, fire heat, public disturbances or any other cause beyond the reasonable control of ADAM Audio How to claim repairs under warranty Should service be required, please follow the following procedure: If the equipment is being used in the country of purchase, you should contact your ADAM Audio dealer. If the equipment is being used outside the country of purchase, you should contact your ADAM Audio national distributor in the country of residence. You will be advised where the equipment can be serviced. Please visit our website to get the contact details of your local distributor. To validate your warranty, you will need a copy of your original sales invoice with the date of purchase. English 13

14 10. Safety Instructions Please read the following safety instructions before setting up your system. Keep the instructions for subsequent reference. Please heed the warnings and follow the instructions. Do not open the loudspeaker. There are no user-serviceable parts inside. In case of a problem, please contact either your ADAM dealer or us. We are happy to help. Always refer servicing to qualified personnel and never attempt to repair this product yourself. This product, as well as all attached extension cords, must be terminated with an earth ground three-conductor AC mains power cord like the one supplied with the product. To prevent shock hazard, all three components must always be used. Protect the cord from being walked on or pinched. Never replace any fuse with a value or type other than those specified. Never bypass any fuse. Always switch off your entire system before connecting or disconnecting any cables, or when cleaning any components. Please note that the diaphragms build up a magnetic field. Do not ply with magnetic items at close range to the diaphragms. Do not expose this product to rain or moisture, never wet the inside with any liquid and never pour or spill liquids directly onto this unit. Please do not ut any objects filled with liquids (e.g. vases, etc.) onto the speaker. Always use fully checked cables. Defective cables can harm your speakers. They are a common source for any kind of noise, hum, crackling etc. Always keep electrical equipment out of the reach of children. Always unplug sensitive electronic equipment during lightning storms. The monitor should be installed near the socket outlet and disconnection of the device should be easily accessible. To completely disconnect from AC mains, disonnect the power supply from the AC receptacle. Never use flammable or combustible chemicals for cleaning audio components. Avoid touching the speaker membranes and do not block the woofer s ventilation ports. Never expose this product to extremely high or low temperatures. Never operate this product in an explosive atmosphere. High SPL s may damage your hearing! Please do not get close to the loudspeakers when using them at high volumes. Assure free airflow behind the speakers to maintain sufficient cooling. 14

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